A client had a cesarean birth 3 days ago. She has tenderness, localized heat, and redness of the left leg. She is afebrile. As a result of these symptoms, what would the nurse anticipate would be the next course of action?
1. That the client would be encouraged to ambulate freely
2. That the client would be given aspirin 650 mg by mouth
3. That the client would be given Methergine IM
4. That the client would be placed on bed rest
4
Explanation: 4. These symptoms indicate the presence of superficial thrombophlebitis. The treatment involves bed rest, elevation of the affected limb, analgesics, and use of elastic support hose.
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